The Golden Belt Community Concert Association’s 2024-2025 Membership Campaign has begun. The association is excited to announce the concerts for the new season offering a variety of music: jazz, swing, rock and roll, blues, big band and country, patriotic and gospel.
‘Timeless Hits of Billy Joel’ starring Jim Witter
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
“Sing Us a Song . . . You’re The Piano Man” – Jim Witter presents famous highlights of Billy Joel’s career along with some lesser-known gems.
Rhapsody and the Blues with Jens Lindemann on piccolo trumpet
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024
This classic big band pays homage to George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” also featuring music of Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Nat King Cole and more.
‘No More Talk of Darkness’ – Jeremy Stolle
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024
Jeremy Stolle, recent “Phantom of the Opera” veteran, along with his team, presents show-stopping Broadway songs and classic music.
Doo-Wah Riders
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
High energy country with a Cajun twist. The Doo-Wah Riders perform with tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of country classics and original songs.
Jared Freiburg & The Vagabonds
Friday, April 4, 2025
Rock and roll, blues, country and jazz hits from the 1950s include the music of artists from Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis to Frank Sinatra.
Sail On –Tribute to The Beach Boys
Sunday, April 27, 2025
“Sail On” includes all of the group’s classic hits, plus some treasures from The Beach Boys’ extended catalog.
‘Land of Hopes and Dreams’ – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Sunday, May 4, 2025
A blend of patriotic and gospel music – Ernie Haase and his exceptionally strong quartet of singers.
Anyone wanting to renew their membership or purchase a new membership in person may come to the GBCCA headquarters in the education wing at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2701 24th St., (using the south entrance) on April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. or April 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Memberships also can be purchased by mailing a check to GBCCA, P.O. Box 1795, Great Bend, KS 67530, or online by credit card at www.goldenbeltcca.org.
The association needs to receive as many renewals as possible during the first two weeks. The third week of the campaign will be devoted to accepting new members, but renewals will still be accepted until April 26. Membership cards will be mailed prior to the first concert.
Joining by the April 26 deadline is important. After May 1 the membership fees will increase by $20 per adult.
Membership fees from now through April 26: Adults, $50; Full-time students, $10; Family package (two adults and all dependent children living in same household), $110; and Grandparent package (two adults and four minor grandchildren), $110.
Membership fees after May 1: Adults, $70; Full-time enrolled students, still $10; Family package, $150; and Grandparent package, $150. The association will accept memberships until sold out. Memberships will not be available to purchase at the concerts during the season.
Concerts are for members only. No single concert tickets are available. The concerts are held in the Great Bend Municipal Auditorium, Lakin and Stone, beginning at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:15 p.m. Because the association encourages young people’s interest and education in music and the performing arts, full-time students will be admitted for a $5 donation. Questions? Call 620-793-2748.